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The History of Christmas Markets in the UK
Christmas Markets in the UK were very popular until Oliver Cromwell banned the celebration of Christmas in the fashion people had become used to and this affected the Christmas Markets which died out instantly. There were, of course, many markets in Britain during the Victorian era which would sell Christmas related products and foodstuffs in the run-up to Christmas but they were not known as Christmas Markets.
Christmas Markets, Events & Breaks in the UK
UK Christmas Markets often have continental themes bringing over French, German or Italian traders. There are traditional German markets in many UK cities and towns including Leeds, London, Glasgow and Oxford. Please see our Christmas breaks section for a wide choice of Christmas market coach tours, seasonal breaks by air and rail and fabulous hotel offers.
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Other Christmas Markets in the UK
Cheltenham Christmas Market
Now in its 16th year, 2018 offers an excellent opportunity for those with an eye for quality to experience one of the best Christmas Markets in the United Kingdom
- Price
- FREE
- Location
- Cheltenham
- Rating
- Views
- 33751
Blenheim Palace – Living Crafts for Christmas...
Open: The organisers of Blenheim Palace – Living Crafts for Christmas Fair have taken the difficult decision to cancel the…
- Price
- TICKETED
- Location
- Blenheim Palace
- Rating
- Views
- 28213
Wrexham Victorian Christmas Market
Open: Awaiting 2020 Dates About this event Wrexham’s Christmas Market has become one of the most eagerly awaited events in…
- Price
- FREE
- Location
- Wrexham
- Rating
- Views
- 26475
Rochester Christmas Market
Closed 2020: Returning 2021 Please note Christmasmarkets.com does not organise this event. Please check the information and dates with the…
- Price
- FREE
- Location
- Rochester
- Rating
- Views
- 25330
Winter Fair Ardingly W.Sussex
Visitors to the Winter Fair will be welcomed with a Christmas choir and a magical Snow Queen on stilts before entering…
- Price
- £6
- Location
- Ardingly
- Rating
- Views
- 24122
Llandudno Christmas Fayre
Now in our 15th year we have become recognised as one of the largest Christmas markets in Wales and attract around 30,000 visitors over the 4 days.
- Price
- £4.50
- Location
- Llandudno
- Rating
- Views
- 22811
Harrogate Christmas Market
Closed 2020: Returning 2021 About this event A traditional award winning Christmas Market with a Yorkshire flavour, Harrogate focuses on hand-made,…
- Price
- FREE
- Location
- Harrogate
- Rating
- Views
- 21822
Liverpool Christmas Market
Experience our traditional Christmas markets
- Price
- FREE
- Location
- Liverpool
- Rating
- Views
- 20713
A Taste of London Winter 2018
East London’s Tobacco Dock will transform into a foodie wonderland for 4 days of festive eating, drinking and entertainment.
- Location
- London
- Rating
- Views
- 20406
Salisbury Christmas Market
Salisbury Christmas Market transforms the centre of the medieval cathedral city into a winter wonderland with an authentic German Market Christmas market
- Price
- FREE
- Location
- Salisbury
- Rating
- Views
- 19367